2001 996 911 Cab or 2010 987.2 Boxster S
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1st world decisions - but going around in circles and can't make a decision.
2001 996 cab with 72k, FSH, 3 owners, hard top and a replacement engine by porsche at 35k for £15,990
or
2010 987.2 Boxster 3.4 S PDK with 65k, 4 owners, good spec, extended leather, sport chrono plus etc. Full history but 2 are non-porsche or specialist - however dealer selling will go through it and has committed to replace condensors, new discs and pads, and a full detail for £22,000
The 911 is older and has a few minor cosmetic imperfections, refurbished wheels, some minor wear to the hood but i'm thinking will probably not depreciate a whole lot more.
The 987 is in drive off condition but will depreciate over time but has comfort things like bluetooth, sat nav etc.
There is the worry that the 911 will detonate at any point, but equally with the new engine could be fine for another 50k - can i live with the imperfections or will they drive me insane over time....
it really shouldn't be this difficult!
Anyone experienced the same or owned both - need some help from the random, anonymous PH beards like a proper man decision should have
2001 996 cab with 72k, FSH, 3 owners, hard top and a replacement engine by porsche at 35k for £15,990
or
2010 987.2 Boxster 3.4 S PDK with 65k, 4 owners, good spec, extended leather, sport chrono plus etc. Full history but 2 are non-porsche or specialist - however dealer selling will go through it and has committed to replace condensors, new discs and pads, and a full detail for £22,000
The 911 is older and has a few minor cosmetic imperfections, refurbished wheels, some minor wear to the hood but i'm thinking will probably not depreciate a whole lot more.
The 987 is in drive off condition but will depreciate over time but has comfort things like bluetooth, sat nav etc.
There is the worry that the 911 will detonate at any point, but equally with the new engine could be fine for another 50k - can i live with the imperfections or will they drive me insane over time....
it really shouldn't be this difficult!
Anyone experienced the same or owned both - need some help from the random, anonymous PH beards like a proper man decision should have
A car designed as a coupe but made in to a cab with a chocolate engine or a car designed as a convertible from the ground up with a superior engine! Pretty easy descision in my book.
Boxster is the only Porsche convertible worth having and a 911 should always be a coupe IMHO
Look for a manual 987.2S and you won't loose a cent and although the 911 had a new engine from porsche it doesn't mean you won't end up paying £000s on a repair bill in the near future!
Boxster is the only Porsche convertible worth having and a 911 should always be a coupe IMHO
Look for a manual 987.2S and you won't loose a cent and although the 911 had a new engine from porsche it doesn't mean you won't end up paying £000s on a repair bill in the near future!
Edited by GT4P on Thursday 22 March 17:09
GT4P said:
A car designed as a coupe but made in to a cab with a chocolate engine or a car designed as a convertible from the ground up with a superior engine! Pretty easy descision in my book.
Boxster is the only Porsche convertible worth having and a 911 should always be a coupe IMHO
Look for a manual 987.2S and you won't loose a cent and although the 911 had a new engine from porsche it doesn't mean you won't end up paying £000s on a repair bill in the near future!
^^^ this is my concern (engine costs) don't want to be worried about it every time i drive itBoxster is the only Porsche convertible worth having and a 911 should always be a coupe IMHO
Look for a manual 987.2S and you won't loose a cent and although the 911 had a new engine from porsche it doesn't mean you won't end up paying £000s on a repair bill in the near future!
Edited by GT4P on Thursday 22 March 17:09
have driven both, although the boxster was on poor country roads so not able to really get into it - both have their merits
I went from a 2005 987, to a 2002 996 at the start of this year.
I loved the little 987, and didn't anticipate keeping it for nearly 6 years. After test driving a couple of 996's I came to the same conclusion, the 987 was lively and fun at anytime and any speed, and it crossed my mind everytime as to why I'm selling it, but I still wanted to see what a 911 was like.
The 996 feels a lot more grown up, composed and quite a bit heavier, and doesn't feel as lively initially. But it's a much better cruiser, quieter on the motorways, and I couldn't believe how much more light there was inside the cabin, mines a coupe and not a soft top. It does lack a bit of noise though, where was the 987 was always audible.
The 996 feels much quicker when your pressing on, and feels much more analog than the 987, if that makes sense. For the depreciation I lost £7k during my 987 ownership, but it was rather good on fuel, compared to the 996.
I loved the little 987, and didn't anticipate keeping it for nearly 6 years. After test driving a couple of 996's I came to the same conclusion, the 987 was lively and fun at anytime and any speed, and it crossed my mind everytime as to why I'm selling it, but I still wanted to see what a 911 was like.
The 996 feels a lot more grown up, composed and quite a bit heavier, and doesn't feel as lively initially. But it's a much better cruiser, quieter on the motorways, and I couldn't believe how much more light there was inside the cabin, mines a coupe and not a soft top. It does lack a bit of noise though, where was the 987 was always audible.
The 996 feels much quicker when your pressing on, and feels much more analog than the 987, if that makes sense. For the depreciation I lost £7k during my 987 ownership, but it was rather good on fuel, compared to the 996.
mattman said:
GT4P said:
A car designed as a coupe but made in to a cab with a chocolate engine or a car designed as a convertible from the ground up with a superior engine! Pretty easy descision in my book.
Boxster is the only Porsche convertible worth having and a 911 should always be a coupe IMHO
Look for a manual 987.2S and you won't loose a cent and although the 911 had a new engine from porsche it doesn't mean you won't end up paying £000s on a repair bill in the near future!
^^^ this is my concern (engine costs) don't want to be worried about it every time i drive itBoxster is the only Porsche convertible worth having and a 911 should always be a coupe IMHO
Look for a manual 987.2S and you won't loose a cent and although the 911 had a new engine from porsche it doesn't mean you won't end up paying £000s on a repair bill in the near future!
Edited by GT4P on Thursday 22 March 17:09
have driven both, although the boxster was on poor country roads so not able to really get into it - both have their merits
Although it is a gamble, the 996 will probably be ok.
But I’d go with the Boxster. If it ticks your boxes, it’ll be a lower maintenance option and likely at least as engaging and rewarding a drive.
Having said that I changed my 2010 Spyder for a 2001 996 and I prefer the 996. It’s more versatile, just as much fun and of an occasion to drive and cost half as much!
But I’d go with the Boxster. If it ticks your boxes, it’ll be a lower maintenance option and likely at least as engaging and rewarding a drive.
Having said that I changed my 2010 Spyder for a 2001 996 and I prefer the 996. It’s more versatile, just as much fun and of an occasion to drive and cost half as much!
In terms of personal choice, you need to test drive both and than decide. I was in your position a few years ago when I bought a boggo poverty spec 986. Tried several 996's quite leggy and fairly low-miles (55-60) when they were really at bottom prices. For me, they did not do anything interesting, having 4 seater is a good option but I always keep a daily-reliable car so Porsche had to be interesting! I really love the size/scale and mid-engine fun that boxster/cayman offers. Unfortunately since 996, all 911's quite big in my eyes, not that compact. A few days ago, we went to New Cayenne Launch at Porsche East London for my wife's special request (guilty!), and we found ourselves just keep looking and spending time around 718 GTS Cayman. The cayman/boxster platform is so good I think, scale and proportions are just perfect for both urban and weekend fun. Not to mention the comfort they provide for long journeys.
If you already have a daily car, I would also suggest boxster or cayman (ideally gen 2, 987.2). The old ones are super-outdated now, unless you enjoy working on them than it's a fantastic hobby and bargain purchase too!
If you already have a daily car, I would also suggest boxster or cayman (ideally gen 2, 987.2). The old ones are super-outdated now, unless you enjoy working on them than it's a fantastic hobby and bargain purchase too!
Deposit paid this morning - 987.2 Boxster S PDK will be mine once a few remedial jobs are completed by the dealer.
in the end, i decided that a well sorted boxster with the flat 6 and PDK was going to be a more sensible option than the 996 3.6 Cab tip and won't have the nagging worry of possible engine issues or the other minor cosmetic bits. The 996 i was looking at is a good 10ft car, but the cosmetic issues would get on my nerves in the end and just annoy me.
this was the 996 i was looking at:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
in the end, i decided that a well sorted boxster with the flat 6 and PDK was going to be a more sensible option than the 996 3.6 Cab tip and won't have the nagging worry of possible engine issues or the other minor cosmetic bits. The 996 i was looking at is a good 10ft car, but the cosmetic issues would get on my nerves in the end and just annoy me.
this was the 996 i was looking at:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
So the 996 would have been a tip??
Congratulations on your new Porsche!!
I prefer the 911 as a fixed head coupe and for open top motoring I'd always go Boxster.
Some may disagree, but imo the design on all the 911 convertible never looked quite right (best of the bunch was the 964 convertible). The Boxster has always been a much better convetible/roadster design.
Congratulations on your new Porsche!!
I prefer the 911 as a fixed head coupe and for open top motoring I'd always go Boxster.
Some may disagree, but imo the design on all the 911 convertible never looked quite right (best of the bunch was the 964 convertible). The Boxster has always been a much better convetible/roadster design.
And this 2.9 Boxster has been for sale forever. Possibly because it has done over 100k miles but it looks cheap to me at £13 grand.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162681969065
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162681969065
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